PALMPALM BEACHBEACH COUNTYCOUNTY LIBRARYLIBRARY SYSTEM’SSYSTEM’S MAGAZINEMAGAZINE OCTOBEROCTOBER 20182018 HappeningsHappenings Explore Your Family History GENEALOGY & DNA TESTING

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2 Happenings Contents Cover Story Plaza Comunitaria Explore Your Family History Clases y eventos para ti...... 17 October Is Family History Month...... 6 Tertulia literaria...... 17 Discover Your Personal History...... 6 Clases de computadora en español...... 17 Italian-American Heritage Month...... 7 English Exchange...... 17 Hispanic Heritage Month...... 12 Cultural Arcade Cuéntame un cuento/Tell Me a Story...... 12 The Great Courses® DVD Lecture Series...... 18 Know the Issues...... 15 Book Discussion...... 18 All Ages Music...... 18 Trick or Treat Book & Film Discussion...... 19 Story Times...... 8 Movies...... 19 Games...... 8 Read Together Palm Beach County...... 19 Crafts for Adults...... 9 The Norton Museum of Art Presents Community Art Talks.....19 Crafts for Kids...... 9 Creativity Corner Teen Terror Time...... 9 Arts & Crafts...... 20 Costume Parties & Parades...... 10 Fall, Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice...... 20 Movies...... 10 Knitting, Crochet & Needlework...... 21 Book & Film Discussion...... 10 Adult Coloring...... 21 Let’s Play Games Scrapbooking...... 21 Classic Games...... 11 Learning Center Dungeons & Dragons...... 11 Technology Training...... 22 Video Games, Board Games & Card Games...... 11 Mobile Classes...... 23 Oculus Rift...... 11 Online Resources...... 23 Adult Arena Writer’s Workshop...... 24 Adult Activities...... 13 Book-A-Librarian ...... 24 Gardening...... 15 Improve Your Small Business...... 25 Careers...... 25 Health Hub Staff Recommends...... 25 Medicare...... 16 Reduce Stress...... 16 Teen Hangout Breast Cancer Awareness...... 16 Teen Activities...... 26 Tai Chi...... 26 Colorful Craft From Panama...... 26 All Palm Beach County Library System Adulting 101...... 27 Wizards, Witches & Muggles...... 27 locations will be closed on Community Service...... 28 Mon, Oct 08, 2018 for Columbus Day. Teen Read Week™: “It’s Written in the Stars ... READ.”...... 28 No materials will be due on that day. Children’s Clubhouse Kids Activities...... 29 Reading Buddies...... 29 Life Skills for Success...... 30 Happenings Magazine Movies for Kids...... 31 Skype With Author & Illustrator Fred Koehler...... 31 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CONTRIBUTORS Animal Visits...... 32 Nicole J. Hughes Stacy Alesi Animal Reading Friends (ARF)...... 32 JP Chua LEGO® Bricks & More...... 32 EDITOR Michelle Corrales STEM Club...... 33 Nicole Hricik Marie Fleurimond Rachel Hammett Homework Help...... 33 GRAPHIC DESIGN Adam Smet Kids Crafts...... 34 Randy Pytel Donna Marie Smith Mini Book + Art...... 34 Frances Theodore Pokémon Club...... 34 Ning hang Story Times...... 35 This publication is produced monthly and distributed Play...... 35 free of charge by the Palm Beach County Library System Plus ... 3650 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-4198 From the Director...... 4 Phone: 561-233-2600 Locations...... 4 South County and Glades Toll Free: Phone: 888-780-4962 ©2018 The Main Library is temporarily closed for renovations. Friends of the Library receive a copy of this publication in the mail. To join the Friends see page 36 or visit www.pbclibrary.orgfriends. Please visit www.pbclibrary.org for updates. Happenings 3 From the Locations 1. Main Library 6. Glades Road Branch 3650 Summit Blvd. 20701 95th Avenue South Director West Palm Beach 33406 Boca Raton 33434 Phone: 561-233-2600 Phone: 561-482-4554 In other parts of the Temporarily closed for Mon-Wed, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm country, October signals the renovations. Thu-Fri, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Sat, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm transition from summer to 2. Acreage Branch winter and the days get 15801 Orange Blvd. 7. Greenacres Branch Loxahatchee 33470 3750 Jog Road, shorter and the temperatures start getting cooler. Phone: 561-681-4 100 Greenacres 33467 But we live in Florida, so we must romanticize the Mon-Thu, 10:00 am- 9:00 pm Phone: 561-641-9100 changing of the seasons with stories and crafts that Fri, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Mon-Tue, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm feature leaves turning colors, pumpkin crafts, and Sat, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Wed-Fri, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Halloween celebrations. Sun, Noon - 5:00 pm Sat, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm October is also Family History Month and we 3. Belle Glade Branch 8. Hagen Ranch Road will be hosting activities that will help you research 725 NW 4th Street Branch Belle Glade 33430 14350 Hagen Ranch Road your family history. You can also utilize some of our Phone: 561-996-3453 Delray Beach 33446 ® online research tools like Ancestry Library Edition Mon-Wed, 10:00 am- 8:00 pm Phone: 561-894-7500 and HeritageQuest® to find out more about your Thu-Sat, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Mon-Wed, 9:00 am- 8:00 pm Thu-Fri, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm family history. 4. Clarence E. Anthony Sat, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm With the 2018 mid-term elections on the Branch Sun, Noon - 5:00 pm 375 S.W. 2nd Avenue horizon, Assistant County Administrator Todd Adult Literacy Bonlarron will once again be visiting many of our South Bay 33493 Phone: 561-992-8393 Phone: 561-894-7510 By appointment only. locations to provide information about the local and Mon & Wed, 11:00 am- 7:00 pm state issues that will be on the ballot. During the Tue, Thu-Sat, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm 9. Jupiter Branch 705 Military Trail month, we will also be offering workshops on 5. Gardens Branch breast cancer awareness and prevention. Jupiter 33458 11303 Campus Drive Phone: 561-744-2301 There are also a number of activities for Palm Beach Gardens 33410 Phone: 561-626-6133 Mon-Thu, 9:00 am- 8:00 pm children designed to stimulate interest in reading Fri, 9:00 am- 6:00 pm Mon-Thu, 10:00 am- 9:00 pm Sat, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm and learning. There are coding classes for kids, Fri, 10:00 am- 6:00 pm Sun, Noon - 5:00 pm homework help and opportunities to read to a teen Sat, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm mentor or a friendly animal. There are also story Sun, Noon - 5:00 pm and playtime classes for our youngest members.

Douglas Crane, Library Director

Connect. Inspire. Enrich. Palm Beach County Help Support Library Activities! Board of County Commissioners Library Advisory Board Melissa McKinlay, Mayor This icon identi es all the activities Dr. Ronald Giddens, Chair Mack Bernard, Vice Mayor and events sponsored by Mary Kendall, Vice Chair Hal R. Valeche Megan Bob Paulette Burdick Miriam Bracero-Rosario Dave Kerner onate Become Alice Chambers Steven L. Abrams a Member. Joseph Glucksman Mary Lou Berger Today Erasmo B. Haibi Gloria Kelly Verdenia C. Baker, Linda Knox County Administrator Salvatore (Sam) Manuele Catherine North Todd Bonlarron, Regis Wenham Assistant County Administrator www.pbclibrary.org/friends Ellen Winikoff Douglas Crane,

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In 2002, the U.S. Congress designated October as “Family History Month” to acknowledge people’s desire to research their family heritage and to recognize that “within our Nation’s libraries and archives lie the treasured records that detail the history of our Nation, our states, our communities, and our citizens.” Genealogy continues to be one of the most popular hobbies, and libraries all over the world continue to provide the skills and resources people need to explore their family history.

An Introduction to Genealogy Have you always wanted to learn about your family history, but don’t know where to begin? Learn the basics of finding ancestors, along with the challenges and joys of ancestral discovery. Discover the available genealogy resources the library has to offer and how to access them. Discover Your Preregister. Presented by Dick Goldman, President Personal History of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Maryland. (60 min.) With the Library Thu, Oct 04, 10:00 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch Call to schedule a one-on-one appointment: (90 min.) Acreage Branch, Glades Road Branch, Royal Palm Thu, Oct 04, 2:00 pm Beach Branch and Wellington Branch. Lantana Road Branch

Presented by professional genealogist, Mark Fearer. (60 min.) Wed, Oct 10, 2:00 pm West Boca Branch

(30 min.) Call to schedule a one-on-one appointment. Thu, Oct 11 & 18, 10:00 am The Palm Beach County Library System has many wonderful books, Glades Road Branch “online resources and classes to choose from, besides the helpful staff. I have Presented by Cindy Potter Taylor, used the library’s Ancestry, Family Search and Heritage Quest databases; President of the Jewish Genealogical Intra-library loan book service for family and hard-to-find books; and Society of PBC. (60 min.) census, newspapers and archival databases. I joined the Genealogical Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Jupiter Branch Society of Palm Beach County, located in the Main Library and volunteer at The GSPBC genealogical open house each October. Using the U.S. Decennial Census During my research, I discovered that I’m the 14th great-grand of Population. (60 min.) daughter of William Brewster, the Mayflower Pilgrim, and many times

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Jupiter Branch the great-grand daughter of Mary Perkins Bradbury, accused of being a witch during the Salem Witch Trials, and have great-great-grand relatives“ Popular genealogy website, who fought in the Civil War. What a history! I’m sure I won’t have been FamilySearch. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm able to find all these treasures if it weren’t for my local library. West Boynton Branch - B. MacGregor 6 Family History Month Using DNA to Find Your Ancestors DNA testing is helping people find ancestors and living relatives. Learn how to map a segment of your DNA and what the test can tell you. Presented by the DNA Special Interest Group of the Genealogical Society of PBC. (90 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 13, 11:30 am Okeechobee Boulevard Branch

(60 min.) Sun, Oct 14, 2:00 pm West Boca Branch

Family Photos in Time Photos provide clues to help you research your family tree. Join the Genealogical Society of PBC as they share and discuss their Prego to favorite family photos. (90 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 13, 1:30 pm the library Okeechobee Boulevard Branch to learn Meet the Author: Donna Gruber Adair some Italian! Author of “An American Odyssey” crafts a riveting tale of her family’s pioneer travels through the early American Frontier. Limit 25. (60 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Tequesta Branch Prego to the library to learn some Italian!

Italian-American Heritage Month “Violin Masters: Two Gentlemen of Cremona.” Panel Discussion ©PBS. (60 min.) The story of Antonio Stradivari and The Order of the Sons of Italy in America presents a panel Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù and why the string instruments discussion, including an area professor. All ages. Limit 80. they sculpted are worth millions of dollars today. Shown First come, first served. (2 hr.) with permission. Not rated. Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm Wed, Oct 10, 6:00 pm West Boca Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Family History Month 7 All Ages

Story Time Stories, songs and Halloween activities.

Campfire Stories to Halloween Is Here! Haunted House Rehearsal Tell in the Dark Wear your costume. Ages 3-5. (60 min.) Bring your creative and spooky ideas Tell your own spooky stories while Preregister. for our upcoming Haunted House on munching on s’mores! All ages. Wed, Oct 31, 10:30 am Mon, Oct 29. Ages 12-17. (60 min.) (60 min.) Preregister. Lantana Road Branch Preregister. Mon, Oct 22, 7:00 pm Mon, Oct 22, 6:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Peek-A-Boo! Glades Road Branch Come in costume. Ages 1-2. (30 min.) Halloween Fun Preregister. More treats than tricks. Costumes Wed, Oct 31, 10:30 am encouraged. Ages 1-5. (45 min.) West Boca Branch Preregister. Sat, Oct 27, 10:15 am Mini Monster Bash Jupiter Branch Costumed creatures welcome. Ages 2-5. Space is limited. (45 min.) Preregister. Huggable Monsters Wed, Oct 31, 11:00 am Bring your favorite stuffed animal and Tequesta Branch do the Monster Mash. Ages 3-5. Games (45 min.) Preschool Not-So-Scary Stories Tue, Oct 30, 11:15 am Come in your favorite not-so-scary Tricks and treats and Acreage Branch costume or just as you are. Ages 3-5. plenty of “spooktacular” (45 min.) Preregister. prizes. ‘Twas the Night Before Halloween Wed, Oct 31, 11:30 am Wear your costume. Grades K-5. West Boca Branch BOO Bingo (60 min.) Preregister. Ages 7-11. (45 min.) Tue, Oct 30, 3:30 pm Haunted House Preregister. West Boca Branch Ages 5 & up. First come, first served. Sat, Oct 13, 3:00 pm Greenacres Branch (2 hr.) Teeny Halloween Fri, Oct 12, 3:00 pm Halloween Bingo An ooky spooky celebration for the Wellington Branch Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) littlest members of the family. Ages 5 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. Preregister. Snacks provided. Ages 0-2. (40 min.) Mon, Oct 29, 6:00 pm Fri, Oct 26, 4:00 pm Wed, Oct 31, 10:15 am Glades Road Branch Gardens Branch Acreage Branch

8 Halloween Tiny Tot Art: Make & Take Crafts for Adults Fall & Halloween Concoct spooky or silly Teen Terror Time Halloween Glassware Designed specifically for little crafts ... possibilities ghoul- Pop Up! Arts & Crafts: Painting hands. Ages 18-36. (30 min.) ore! Ages 3 & up. (60 min.) Pumpkin Edition Limit 15. (90 min.) Preregister. Preregister. Limited supplies. All ages. Preregister. Fri, Oct 19, 11:00 am Mon, Oct 29, 3:00 pm (60 min.) Thu, Oct 11, 2:00 pm Greenacres Branch West Boynton Branch Wed, Oct 17, 4:30 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch Clarence E. Anthony Branch Pumpkin Painting Shrinky Dinks Halloween Spooky Spooky or sparkly? Dress Grades 6-12. (60 min.) Pumpkin Painting Paper Craft appropriately. Preregister. Spooky or sparkly? Dress Materials provided. Space is Ages 6-11. Limit 20. (60 min.) Mon, Oct 29, 6:30 pm appropriately. Ages limited. (60 min.) Preregister. Preregister. West Boca Branch 6-11. Limit 20. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Mon, Oct 22, 3:30 pm Preregister. Royal Palm Beach Branch West Boynton Branch Halloween Treat: Mon, Oct 22, 3:30 pm Families are invited. All ages. Skeleton Pretzel West Boynton Branch (60 min.) Preregister by Dress to get messy. All ages. Sat, Oct 20. (60 min.) Preregister. Special Effects Makeup: Crafts for Kids Wed, Oct 24, 5:30 pm Tue, Oct 30, 4:00 pm Wounds Monster Mash Loula V. York Branch Belle Glade Branch Are you looking to add a little Create wacky monsters. oomph to your Halloween Ages 5-8. (45 min.) Not-So-Spooky Rock ‘n’ Roll Halloween costume? Learn the basics Preregister. Coloring Club Turn rocks into monsters, from abrasions to bruises. Wed, Oct 17, 4:00 pm ghosts, bugs and more! Then Ages 16 & up. Limit 25. Greenacres Branch Personal coloring books welcome. Ages 2 & up. go bowling for ghouls. (90 min.) Preregister. (45 min.) Preregister. Ages 7-11. (45 min.) Thu, Oct 25, 6:00 pm Pop Up! Arts & Crafts: Mon, Oct 22, 4:30 pm Preregister. Lantana Road Branch Pumpkin Edition Royal Palm Beach Branch Tue, Oct 30, 6:30 pm Unleash your imagination Greenacres Branch Pumpkin Pizzazz! to create a Halloween Materials provided. Ages Break out the Sharpie® masterpiece. Limited 3-17. (60 min.) Preregister. markers, paint and glitter. supplies. All ages. (60 min.) Tue, Oct 30, 3:00 pm Mini pumpkins are ready Wed, Oct 17, 4:30 pm Gardens Branch for their faces: funny or Clarence E. Anthony Branch Concoct Spooky Slime ghoulish, friendly or scary – you decide! Snacks provided. Spooky Paper Craft Ages 8-12. Space is limited. Ages 12-17. (45 min.) Materials provided. Space is (45 min.) Preregister. Preregister. limited. (60 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 24, 4:00 pm Greenacres Branch Sat, Oct 27, 3:00 pm Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Greenacres Branch Royal Palm Beach Branch

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Halloween 9 Halloween Shrinky Dinks Halloween Treat: Create a bat necklace, a Skeleton Pretzel pumpkin magnet, or design Dress to get messy. All ages. your own piece on the (60 min.) Preregister. amazing plastic sheets that Tue, Oct 30, 4:00 pm shrink. Grades 6-12. (60 min.) Belle Glade Branch Preregister. Mon, Oct 29, 6:30 pm West Boca Branch

Spooky Buddies Goosebumps Costume Part ies ©Walt Disney Pictures. ©Columbia Pictures (88 min.) Preregister. G Industries Inc. Sat, Oct 06, 3:00 pm (103 min.) Snacks Costume Dance Party& ParadesTrick-or-Treat Tales Greenacres Branch provided. (2 hr.) PG Ages 5-12. (60 min.) Costume parade. (45 min.) Tue, Oct 23, 4:00 pm Preregister. Preregister. Boo! A Madea Belle Glade Branch Fri, Oct 12, 3:30 pm Tue, Oct 30, 4:00 pm Halloween West Boynton Branch Glades Road Branch ©Lions Gate Films, Inc. Tyler Perry’s Boo 2!: (103 min.) PG-13 A Madea Halloween Halloween Dance Party Crazy Costume Parade Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm ©Lions Gate Films, Inc. & Parade & Story Time Clarence E. Anthony (101 min.) PG-13 Ages 1-7. (60 min.) Dress in your favorite Branch Sat, Oct 27, 2:00 pm Preregister. costume. Ages 0-5. (45 min.) Clarence E. Anthony Sat, Oct 27, 10:30 am Preregister. A Quiet Place Branch Gardens Branch Wed, Oct 31, 10:00 am ©Paramount Pictures. Royal Palm Beach Branch (90 min.) Popcorn Poltergeist Boo to You! Annual provided. Grades 5-12. ©Warner Bros. Halloween Party Halloween Hullabaloo PG-13 (114 min.) Popcorn Come in costume. Dress up and collect Mon, Oct 15, 5:00 pm provided. Grades 5-12. Refreshments provided. treats. Ages 1-5. (45 min.) Belle Glade Branch PG Ages 2-11. (90 min.) Preregister. Mon, Oct 29, 5:00 pm Preregister. Wed, Oct 31, 10:30 am Hocus Pocus Belle Glade Branch Sat, Oct 27, 10:30 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch ©Walt Disney Pictures. Loula V. York Branch (95 min.) Snacks Hotel Transylvania Halloween Hullabaloo provided. All ages. ©Columbia Pictures Halloween Hullabaloo! Costumes encouraged. Preregister. PG Industries Inc. Wear your costume and Ages 2-5. (45 min.) Sun, Oct 21, 2:00 pm (91 min.) Ages 6 & up. stroll through our “pumpkin Preregister. Lantana Road Branch Space is limited. (2 hr.) patch.” Ages 3-12. (45 min.) Wed, Oct 31, 11:00 am Preregister. PG Preregister. West Boynton Branch Tue, Oct 30, 3:30 pm Sat, Oct 27, 11:00 am The Others Lantana Road Branch Greenacres Branch Halloween Parade ©Miramax. (100 min.) Wear your costume and Popcorn provided. Halloween Spook-tacular collect treats. Ages 0-3. Grades 5-12. PG-13 Costumes welcomed. Space is limited. (60 min.) Mon, Oct 22, 5:00 pm Belle Glade Branch Ages 3-9. Space is limited. Preregister. (45 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 31, 3:30 pm Mon, Oct 29, 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Annual “Trunk or Treat” at Bridges at Pahokee Annual Teenie Stop by the library “trunk” Book & Film Discussion Halloweenie for great books and yummy “Goosebumps,” by R.L. Stine Entertainment by the treats at 188 S. Barfield Hwy., “Goosebumps.” ©Columbia Pictures Industries Amazing Mr. A. Refreshments Pahokee. Snacks provided. Inc. (103 min.) Read any book in the series that provided. All ages. (90 min.) All ages. (2 hr.) inspired the movie and share your thoughts. Mon, Oct 29, 5:00 pm Wed, Oct 31, 4:00 pm Snacks provided. (2 hr.) PG Clarence E. Anthony Branch Loula V. York Branch Tue, Oct 23, 4:00 pm Belle Glade Branch

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Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors, while battling evil monsters to bring goodness back to the world. Ages 12 & up. Space is limited. Snacks provided. (2.5 hr.) (2 hr.) Preregister. Saturdays, 2:00 pm Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm Acreage Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Classic Games Dominoes Basic game knowledge is Refreshments provided. Video Games, Board Games required. Ages 8-12. (45 min.) Preregister. Chess Sun, Oct 21, 1:00 pm & Card Games (2 hr.) Preregister. Gardens Branch Mon, Oct 01, 6:00 pm Wellington Branch Backgammon Refreshments provided. Ages Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.) Ages 8-12. (60 min.) First come, first served. 7 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 10, 6:30 pm Wed, Oct 03, 10, 17 & 24 (90 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 03, 4:30 pm Acreage Branch 3:30 pm Tue, Oct 30, 3:30 pm Clarence E. Anthony Branch Snacks provided. Ages 12 & West Boynton Branch Lantana Road Branch Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. up. Preregister. (60 min.) Preregister. (90 min.) Ages 6-12. (45 min.) Popular Latin American Fri, Oct 05, 3:30 pm Tue, Oct 16 & 30, 6:00 pm Preregister. Board Games Belle Glade Branch (2 hr.) Tue, Oct 16, 4:00 pm Play Mexican lotería, Ages 5-12. Limit 25. First Sat, Oct 27, 2:00 pm Glades Road Branch dominoes and bingo. Other come, first served. (60 min.) Royal Palm Beach Branch (90 min.) Preregister. board games are welcome. Tue, Oct 09, 3:00 pm Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. Wed, Oct 31, 2:00 pm Meet new friends and Wellington Branch (60 min.) Preregister. Lantana Road Branch learn some Spanish! (2 hr.) Sat, Oct 20, 3:00 pm Preregister. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. Chess for Beginners Royal Palm Beach Branch Sun, Oct 07, 2:00 pm Limit 30. First come, first Ages 7 & up. First come, first Lantana Road Branch served. (2 hr.) served. (60 min.) Wed, Oct 10, 6:00 pm “Minecraft” Mania Fri, Oct 19, 2:00 pm Wellington Branch Play “Minecraft Pocket Belle Glade Branch Edition” using the Library’s iPad or PS4. Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. Fri, Oct 19, 3:30 pm Oculus Rift Belle Glade Branch OculusVirtual Reality Experience Rift Explore, learn, create and play; immerse Pumpkin Games yourself in a 3-D environment! First come, Pumpkin bowling, carving, first served. (2 hr.) seed shooting and more. Teens. Adults. Snacks provided. Ages 12 & Sat, Oct 06 & 20 Mon, Oct 15, 2:00 pm up. Space is limited. (60 min.) 3:00 pm Belle Glade Branch Preregister. Ages 9 & up. Tue, Oct 30, 6:15 pm Thu, Oct 11, 18 & 25 Tequesta Branch 3:00 pm

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. All Ages 11 Hispanic Heritage Month 2018 Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2018

Hispanic Heritage Month Musical Performance: Latin Women in Music Cantantes latinoamericanas, su música e historia Vocalist Alexandra Marie will perform beloved melodies that pay tribute to female composers and singers, including Mercy Ferrer, Silvia Rexach and more. (45 min.) Preregister. Alexandra Marie interpretará canciones en homenaje a compositoras y cantantes Cuéntame un cuento/ latinoamericanas, incluyendo a Mercy Ferrer, Silvia Tell Me a Story With Rexach y más. (45 min.) Se requiere registrarse. Tue, Oct 02, 6:30 pm Carrie Sue Ayvar Martes, 02 de octubre, 6:30 pm Flowing seamlessly between Spanish Greenacres Branch and English, Carrie Sue Ayvar chooses from her large repertoire Latin American Classical Music on Viola of personal and traditional tales Música clásica de latinoamérica en viola to connect people, languages and Mexican violist David Pedraza performs classical music cultures. The journey begins with by Latin American composers. (60 min.) Preregister. the simple phrase, “Había una vez/ El violista mexicano David Pedraza Once upon a time.” All ages. (45 min.) interpreta música clásica de compositores Preregister. latinoamericanos. Thu, Oct 04, 10:00 am Clarence E. Anthony Branch (60 min.) Se requiere registrarse. Thu, Oct 11, 6:30 pm Sat, Oct 06, 11:00 am Jueves, 11 de octubre, 6:30 pm Glades Road Branch Lantana Road Branch Fri, Oct 12, 11:00 am Tequesta Branch Sat, Oct 13, 10:00 am Peru’s Folklore Jupiter Branch Perú y su folclore Sat, Oct 13, 3:00 pm Discover the richness of Peruvian culture and enjoy a Hagen Ranch Road Branch demonstration of Peru’s national folkloric dance, “La Marinera.” Thu, Oct 18, 10:30 am (45 min.) Preregister. Belle Glade Branch Conozca la riqueza de la cultura peruana y disfrute de una demostración del baile nacional de Perú, “La Marinera.” (45 min.) Se requiere registrarse. Sat, Oct 13, 2:30 pm Sábado, 13 de octubre, 2:30 pm Glades Road Branch Musical Concert: Mariachi de Mi Tierra Hispanic Presence Concierto musical: in America: Culture, Mariachi de Mi Tierra Enjoy traditional Mexican songs by this talented Literature & Language and delightful group. (60 min.) Preregister. Yvette Fuentes, Ph.D., discusses the significant contributions and impact, Mariachi de Mi Tierra interpreta canciones Latin American culture, literature, tradicionales de México. (60 min.) Se requiere and Spanish language have had registrarse. on American society. (60 min.) Sun, Oct 14, 2:00 pm Preregister. Domingo, 14 de octubre, 2:00 pm West Boynton Branch Sat, Oct 27, 2:00 pm Glades Road Branch 12 All Ages Adult Arena

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reading difficulties and ways Mon, Oct 01 Tue, Oct 02 Thu, Oct 04 to support your child. (60 min.) Preregister. How to Take Better Photos Dispelling the Myths: Current Events Discussion 11:00 am Group With Brenda (Part II) Estate Planning in Pop Lantana Road Branch Solomon Bring your questions or Culture from “Cinderella” (60 min.) Preregister. photos to share. (60 min.) to “Bloodlines” 10:00 am Preregister. Many people learn estate Tue, Oct 09 Glades Road Branch 2:00 pm planning from news media West Boynton Branch and old wives tales. Attorney Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Coffee Nirvana Jennifer Gomez compares Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours On International Coffee Day pop culture to Florida law. Join storyteller Vera Fried discover how the little red Wed, Oct 03 (60 min.) Preregister. and have fun sharing your coffee bean transforms into stories and hearing from Line Dancing 2:00 pm your morning elixir. Local others. (60 min.) Preregister. Learn new line dances West Boynton Branch specialty coffee roasters share 2:00 pm to keep you movin’ and their expertise. (60 min.) Boating Safety Class Glades Road Branch groovin’. For beginners and 2:30 pm U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary experienced line dancers. Jupiter Branch officers discuss recreational Sherlock Holmes (60 min.) Preregister. boating safety and saving Mystery Club 1:00 pm lives. (60 min.) Preregister. The game’s afoot West Boynton Branch 2:30 pm with facilitator Jupiter Branch Dick Smolen and other Sherlock fans for films and Fri, Oct 05 discussions of the All the World’s a Stage renowned literary (Part 1) detective. Theater Voices reenact (90 min.) Download scenes from Hamlet, Othello 7:00 pm West Boynton National Geographic and Taming of the Shrew. and other popular Branch magazines through your (60 min.) Preregister. library’s website! 2:30 pm Greenacres Branch Wed, Oct 10 Mandarin Chinese Sat, Oct 06 Conversation Café Join our Mandarin October Is Dyslexia conversation café event. Awareness Month Practice for both pronunciation Dr. Jennifer Corcoran, ESE and communication skills. Specialist at PBC Schools, (60 min.) Preregister. gives an overview of dyslexia/ 10:30 am Lantana Road Branch

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Adults 13 How the Loxahatchee River Intermediate knowledge of Became “Wild & Scenic” Mon, Oct 15 the language is required. Tue, Oct 23 On the 50th anniversary of Space is limited. (90 min.) the National Wild and Scenic Current Events Discussion Preregister. PBC Bar Association River Act, Richard Roberts Group With Brenda 3:00 pm Presents Landlord/Tenant discusses how our local river Solomon Lantana Road Branch Law gained this rare distinction. (60 min.) Preregister. Learn the rights and (60 min.) 10:00 am responsibilities of the Glades Road Branch 2:30 pm Fri, Oct 19 landlord/tenant and the Jupiter Branch court procedures in a Veterans Services lawsuit. (60 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 16 of PBC 6:30 pm Thu, Oct 11 Meet with West Boynton Branch Florida’s representative Andy Friendship Circle Amazing Reese to answer brief Meet other intellectually- History & questions and learn Mon, Oct 29 disabled young adults Why You about services. First and work on skill-building Should Care come, first served. Spanish in Practice: projects in a supportive, Experience a 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Intermediate encouraging environment. whirlwind tour Glades Road Branch Practice speaking Spanish in Parents/caregivers must of 500 years of conversations about food, attend. Ages 18-24. Space is Florida history. travel, news and more. limited. (60 min.) Preregister. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 20 Intermediate knowledge of 2:00 pm the language is required. 9:15 am Homebuyer Education Royal Palm Beach Branch West Boynton Branch Space is limited. (90 min.) Workshop: A Guidewell Preregister. Financial Solutions 7:00 pm Fri, Oct 12 Wed, Oct 17 Workshop Lantana Road Branch Are you thinking of buying a Script-In-Hand Players What Are Library home? Get answers to your Enjoy three short humorous Outreach Services? questions from an approved Tue, Oct 30 plays performed by a Learn about Talking Books U.S.-HUD counselor. company of local actors and for the Blind and Visually Preregister. talk with the cast after the Impaired, Books-By-Mail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm show. (60 min.) Preregister. for the Homebound, and Glades Road Branch 2:00 pm Book Club in a Bag. (60 min.) West Boca Branch Preregister. Introduction to the 2:00 pm Online Florida Virtual Sat, Oct 13 Royal Palm Beach Branch School Traveling Librarian Series: A fully accredited, Central America Socrates Café online school built for A Gallifreyan Join us throughout the year Marji Chapman, from the personalized learning for Gathering as we explore many parts of Society of Philosophical students from grades K-12. Calling all Dr. Who Fans! the world. (2 hr.) Preregister. Inquiry, leads a discussion Limit 7. (60 min.) Preregister. Celebrate the new season 10:00 am group for amateur 10:30 am Lantana Road Branch philosophers. (90 min.) Lantana Road Branch with trivia, games, food and Preregister. more! Ages 10 & up. (75 min.) 6:30 pm Introduction to the Preregister. Sun, Oct 14 Gardens Palm Beach Virtual 5:30 pm Branch West Boynton Branch Sensory Friendly Online School Browsing Hours A self-selecting, student/ Special library hours parental choice program Wed, Oct 31 designed to provide a quieter for K-12 students who are and calmer environment for primarily PBC residents Way Off Broadway Players special needs children and with full and part-time If you love the comedy teens and their families. options. Limit 10. (60 min.) of Seinfeld, Viorst and Ages 0-17. Space is limited. Thu, Oct 18 Preregister. Bombeck, join the Way (2 hr.) Preregister. 12:00 pm Off Broadway Players for Lantana Road Branch 10:00 am Spanish in Practice: “Jerry, Judy & Erma!” Big Lantana Road Branch Intermediate laughs guaranteed. (60 min.) Practice speaking Spanish in Preregister. conversations about food, 2:00 pm travel, news and more. Okeechobee Boulevard Branch

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Creating Natural Habitats Palm Beach Native Plant Society demonstrates how to choose plants to create a wildlife-friendly backyard. (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 13, 10:30 am Acreage Branch

Master Gardener Brian Community Seed, Forchheimer Presents Seedling & Plant Exchange the Plant Clinic Master Gardener Debra Marcelle- Bring your potted plants in for a Coney welcomes you to this monthly checkup. (60 min.) Preregister. exchange! Bring your cuttings, seeds, Wed, Oct 10, 6:30 pm seedlings and plants to trade. Gardens Branch (90 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm Lantana Road Branch

How Gerrymandering Affects US Elections Election Time 2018: Know the Issues Facilitated by Palm Beach State College Todd Bonlarron, Assistant County Administrator, provides a professor, Terry Randolph. (60 min.) clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and Preregister.Election Timelocal questions on this year’s 2018: ballot. (60 min.) Preregister. Mon, Oct 01, 2:00 pm Tue, Oct 02, 6:00 pm Sun, Oct 07, 2:00 pm Glades Road Branch Acreage Branch Gardens Branch Wed, Oct 03, 2:30 pm Sun, Oct 14, 2:00 pm Who Has the Right to Vote? Greenacres Branch Wellington Branch Learn aboutKnow voting practices and the theThu, Oct 04, 2:00 Issues pm Mon, Oct 15, 5:30 pm right to vote. Presented by the Florida Bar Tequesta Branch Belle Glade Branch Association. (60 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 04, 6:00 pm Wed, Oct 24, 6:00 pm Thu, Oct 11, 6:30 pm West Boca Branch Glades Road Branch Wellington Branch Fri, Oct 05, 11:00 am Fri, Oct 26, 3:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Jupiter Branch Adults 15

Connect. Inspire. Enrich. Health Hub Relaxation Often referred to as “meditation in motion.” Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. (60 min.) Preregister. Intermediate - tai chi experience required. Medicare Basics Medicare 101 Ages 12 & up. Limit 20. Need help understanding Join SHINE as they cover the Sat, Oct 06, 20 & 27, 9:00 am prescription costs and the five parts of Medicare, and Royal Palm Beach Branch different parts of Medicare? deciding between Original Join SHINE (Serving Health Beginners. Ages 12 & up. Limit 20. Medicare and Medicare Insurance Needs of Elders) Sat, Oct 06, 20 & 27, 10:15 am Advantage. Preregister. Royal Palm Beach Branch for answers. (2 hr.) (90 min.) Mon, Oct 22, 10:00 am Certified instructor, Dr. Richard Paul Tsang. Limit 15. Wed, Oct 03, 2:00 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch Tue, Oct 09, 5:30 pm West Boca Branch Lantana Road Branch (90 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 23, 2:00 pm Mon, Oct 15, 10:00 am Mindfulness & Meditation Glades Road Branch Royal Palm Beach Branch Facilitated by Jim Bandler. (60 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 16, 2:00 pm Jupiter Branch Medicare Part C: The Medicare Advantage Plan Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm This presentation provides a broad overview of Medicare, Glades Road Branch and how Part C fits into the Medicare Path Framework. Preregister. (60 min.) (90 min.) Thu, Oct 04, 2:00 pm Tue, Oct 23, 10:00 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch Royal Palm Beach Branch Breast Cancer Awareness Month Florida Department of Health discusses mammograms, breast ultrasound and MRI for breast health screenings. (60 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 03, 10:00 am Wed, Oct 10, 6:30 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch Glades Road Branch Fri, Oct 05, 2:00 pm Wed, Oct 17, 1:00 pm West Boca Branch West Boynton Branch

Breast Cancer Prevention With Wellington Regional Medical Center Facilitated by Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta. Fri, Oct 12, 2:30 pm Greenacres Branch

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Tertulia literaria Las copias están disponibles en el mostrador de consulta. “El cuervo blanco” de Fernando Vallejo (90 min.) Aprenda cómo funciona Medicare Martes, 16 de octubre, 6:30 pm West Boynton Branch Representantes de la organización SHINE (por sus siglas en inglés), ofrecerán información acerca de la “Las Valkirias” de Paulo Coelho cobertura de Medicare, incluyendo las partes A, B, C y (60 min.) Se requiere registrarse. D, y el seguro complementario de Medicare (Medigap). Martes, 30 de octubre, 7:00 pm (60 min.) Se requiere registrarse. Lantana Road Branch Jueves, 11 de octubre, 2:30 pm Greenacres Branch

Clases de computadora en español English Incluye ejercicios de práctica. (90 min.-2 hr.) Se requiere registrarse. Exchange Correo electrónico - básico Practice speaking English Viernes, 12 de octubre, 10:30 am in a fun and informal Belle Glade Branch atmosphere. Intermediate Miércoles, 24 de octubre, 2:30 pm knowledge of the language Greenacres Branch is recommended. (2 hr.) Sábado, 27 de octubre, 10:00 am Mon, Oct 01, 15, 22 & 29 Lantana Road Branch 1:00 pm Internet - básico West Boca Branch Miércoles, 10 de octubre, 2:30 pm Mon, Oct 01, 15, 22 & 29 Greenacres Branch 6:30 pm Wellington Branch PowerPoint - básico Tuesdays, 1:00 pm Miércoles, 10 de octubre, 2:00 pm Greenacres Branch Lantana Road Branch Tuesdays,6:00 pm Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Wednesdays, 11:00 am Loula V. York Branch Wednesdays, 1:00 pm Glades Road Branch Wed, Oct 03, 10, 24 & 31 2:30 pm Jupiter Branch Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Thursdays, 1:00 pm Belle Glade Branch Thursdays, 1:30 pm Acreage Branch

Adults 17 Cultural Arcade Books available at the research services desk. (60 min.)

“America: The Cookbook,” by Gabrielle Langholtz Tue, Oct 09, 2:00 pm DVD Lecture Series West Boca Branch Preregister. Shown with permission. Not rated. “Speak,” by Laurie Foundations of Western Civilization Halse Anderson The Rise of Rome. The Roman Republic - Government and Politics. Preregister. Roman Imperialism. The Culture of the Roman Republic. (2 hr.) Thu, Oct 11, 2:00 pm Tue, Oct 02, 2:00 pm West Boynton Branch Gardens Branch Rome - From Republic to Empire “Little Fires The Pax Romana. Rome’s Golden and Silver Ages. (90 min.) Everywhere,” Wed, Oct 10, 2:00 pm by Celeste Ng Gardens Branch Limit 10. Preregister. Tue, Oct 30, 2:00 pm The World of Biblical Israel Lantana Road Branch Religious Developments of the Exile. The New Israel - Resettling the Land. (60 min.) “Frankenstein; Or, the Mon, Oct 15, 2:30 pm Modern Prometheus,” Greenacres Branch by Mary Shelley

Museum Masterpieces: The National Gallery, London Book Discussion Space is limited. Limit 25. (90 min.) Preregister. The Story of the National Gallery, London. Late Medieval Painting. Wed, Oct 31, 2:00 pm Early Renaissance Italian Painting. Hagen Ranch Road Fri, Oct 19, 2:00 pm Branch Netherlandish Portraits and Devotional Images. Florence–Center of 15th-Century Italian Art. 15th-Century Venetian Art. Fri, Oct 26, 2:00 pm Tequesta Branch MUSIC

Drum Line Showcase provided. (2 hr.) instruments and jam out. Music by Laible Blu The talented young Sat, Oct 06, 2:00 pm Coffee provided. (2 hr.) Enjoy the musical artistry men and women from Acreage Branch Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm of this folk troubadour Inlet Grove High School Sat, Oct 20, 2:00 pm Acreage Branch who performs American showcase their skills. Royal Palm Beach Branch ballads, blues, work songs (60 min.) Preregister. and country music. Mon, Oct 01, 5:00 pm Karen’s Cabaret (90 min.) Preregister. Lantana Road Branch Enjoy classic Broadway Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm tunes, cool Sinatra Royal Palm Beach Branch Acoustic melodies, and golden Hurricane Harmonizers Java Jam oldies. (60 min.) Join us for a performance Experience Preregister. by this all-male chorus a caffeinated Sun, Oct 07, 2:00 pm singing in barbershop collection of local West Boca Branch talent or bring harmony. (60 min.) your acoustic Electric Java Jam Preregister. instruments Experience a caffeinated Mon, Oct 22, 2:00 pm and jam collection of local talent Glades Road Branch out. Coffee or bring your electric 18 Adults Book & Film Discussions

“The Sense of an Ending,” by Julian Barnes Book discussion. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 04, 1:30 pm The Sense of an Ending ©Lions Gate Films Inc. (108 min.) Film viewing and discussion. (2 hr.) Preregister. PG-13 Thu, Oct 18, 1:30 pm Greenacres Branch Book Club Finding Your ©Paramount Feet True Grit (2010) Pictures. ©Columbia ©Paramount Pictures. (110 min.) (104 min.) Pictures Film viewing. PG-13 PG-13 Industries Inc. Wed, Oct 03, 6:30 pm Thu, Oct 04 (111 min.) “True Grit,” by Charles Portis 2:00 pm PG-13 Book discussion. Preregister. (60 min.) West Boca Mon, Oct 15 Wed, Oct 10, 6:30 pm Branch 2:00 pm Wellington Branch Glades Road Branch Wonder ©Lions Gate Easy A Read Together PBC Book Films, Inc. ©Columbia Discussion: “Best. State. Ever.: (113 min.) PG Pictures A Florida Man Defends His Tue, Oct 09 Industries Inc. Homeland,” by Dave Barry 2:00 pm (92 min.) In The Literacy Coalition of PBC is Okeechobee recognition encouraging every adult to read Boulevard Branch of Bully Prevention Month. the same book at the same time. Preregister. PG-13 Borrow a copy and attend a lively McFarland, Sat, Oct 20, 2:00 pm discussion. (60 min.) Preregister. USA Greenacres Branch Sat, Oct 20, 2:00 pm ©Walt Disney Acreage Branch Pictures. The Hurricane Wed, Oct 24, 2:00 pm (128 min.) Heist Royal Palm Beach Preregister. PG ©Lions Gate Branch Thu, Oct 11 Films, Inc. Wed, Oct 24, 6:30 pm 2:00 pm (103 min.) Wellington Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch PG-13 Tue, Oct 30 One Book, One Community Won’t You Be 2:00 pm My Neighbor? Okeechobee Boulevard ©Focus Branch Features. (94 min.) PG-13 Coco Thu, Oct 11 ©Walt Disney 2:00 pm Pictures. West Boca (109 min.) A Branch family-friendly viewing.

The Norton Museum of ArtOne Book, Presents One Community The Glass Refreshments Community Art Talks Castle provided. The Norton Museum of Art is undergoing a major ©Lions Gate Preregister. PG expansion that opens next February. Learn about upcoming Films, Inc. Tue, Oct 30, 5:30 pm exhibitions and new community programs while enjoying (127 min.) Jupiter Branch an art project with Museum staff. (90 min.) Preregister. Preregister. Wed, Oct 03, 6:00 pm Fri, Oct 12, 2:00 pm PG-13 Lantana Road Branch Acreage Branch Sun, Oct 14 Tue, Oct 09, 10:30 am Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm West Boca Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Gardens Branch SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Adults 19 Creativity Corner Arts & Crafts

Drawing Fundamentals Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Steampunk Collage Ages 16 & up. Limit 18. (90 min.) West Boynton Branch Create a collage with small metal pieces, glass baubles, and wire. Preregister. Painting Basics Supplies provided. Space is limited. 10/09: Lines, Shapes and Sketching. Materials provided. Limit 25. (2 hr.) (60 min.) Preregister. 10/16: Contour and Dimension. Preregister. 10/23: Shading. Fri, Oct 19, 10:30 am Thu, Oct 11 & 25, 1:00 pm Jupiter Branch 10/30: Charcoal Still-life. Tequesta Branch Tue, Oct 09, 16, 23 & 30, 2:00 pm Day of the Dead Fantastic Beasts & Royal Palm Beach Branch Practice the traditional art of painting How to Make Them your own calavera, or ceramic skull. Brush, Ink & Chinese Calligraphy Can’t get enough of the magical world Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Experiment with a new art form from of Harry Potter? Learn how to make Preregister. China’s four treasures of study: brush, some of Newt Scamander’s favorite ink, paper and inkstone. Materials Wed, Oct 31, 4:30 pm creatures. Ages 14 & up. Space is Jupiter Branch provided. Space is limited. (60 min.) limited. (60 min.) Preregister. Preregister. Thu, Oct 18, 3:00 pm Tue, Oct 09, 2:30 pm Jupiter Branch Wellington Branch Fall, Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Pumpkin Candy Mini-Mason Jar Materials provided. Limit 16. (90 min.) Preregister. Sun, Oct 07, 12:00 pm Tue, Oct 09, 10:30 am Lantana Road Branch Paper Crafts: Oak Leaf Card Limit 15. (90 min.) Preregister. Wed, Oct 10, 1:30 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch Festive Paper Lanterns (90 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 16, 2:00 pm Glades Road Branch Pumpkin Painting Dress appropriately. Limit 20. (60 min.) Preregister. Mon, Oct 22, 2:00 pm West Boynton Branch

20 Adults SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Knitting, Crochet & Needlework Knit & Crochet With Crochet Club Project Linus Knowledge of basic crochet stitches is The crafts you make go to required. Bring hook and yarn. Limit 10. children in need. Bring your (90 min.) Preregister. favorite pattern, needles, bright Mon, Oct 15 & 29, 2:00 pm yarn and a giving spirit. (90 min.) Lantana Road Branch Wednesdays, 10:30 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch Hooked on Crochet Learn beginning techniques or Wed, Oct 03, 10, 17 & 24, 6:00 pm bring current projects to share Royal Palm Beach Branch and work on. (90 min.) Preregister. Stitching Circle: Tue, Oct 16, 2:30 pm Embroidery & Cross Stitch Wellington Branch Materials provided. Limit 10. Crochet for Beginners (90 min.) Preregister. Learn about tools and materials, Sat, Oct 06 & 27, 2:00 pm some basic stitches, and how to read a Lantana Road Branch pattern while working on a crocheted Sit ‘n’ Stitch bookmark. Materials provided. Limit 8. Socialize while you crochet. (2 hr.) Preregister. Ages 9 & up. (2 hr.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm Thu, Oct 11 & 18, 5:00 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch Acreage Branch

Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, or bring your own coloring book. (60 min. - 2 hr.) Preregister. Mon, Oct 01, 2:00 pm Wed, Oct 17, 6:30 pm West Boynton Branch Acreage Branch Scrapbooking Tue, Oct 02, 2:00 pm Thu, Oct 18, 2:00 pm Bring your own memorabilia, all other materials West Boca Branch Okeechobee Boulevard provided. Preregister. Fri, Oct 05 & 12, 2:00 pm Branch Ages 16 & up. (90 min.) Ages 14 & up. (2 hr.) Lantana Road Branch Thu, Oct 04, 2:00 pm Sat, Oct 27, 2:00 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch Acreage Branch

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24/7 with your library card. No waits. No holds. Adults 21 Technology Training Learning Center Classes are either Lecture (informational only) or Hands-on (using a computer). Call the location of your choice early to preregister – classes fill up fast! www.pbclibrary.org/tech

Docs - Basic Drive - Basic Hands-on. (60 min.) Prerequisite: A working Gmail Preregister. account is required. Wed, Oct 17, 2:00 pm Hands-on. (60 min.) Okeechobee Boulevard Wed, Oct 17, 11:00 am Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Thu, Oct 25, 6:30 pm Wellington Branch Mon, Oct 22, 2:00 pm Computer Classes Royal Palm Beach Branch Browsers - Basic Computers - Basic Hands-on. (60 min.-2 hr.) Hands-on. Thu, Oct 04, 10:00 am (60 min.-2 hr.) Greenacres Branch Thu, Oct 04, 10:00 am Fri, Oct 05, 10:30 am Lantana Road Branch Belle Glade Branch PowerPoint Computer & Tue, Oct 09, 2:30 pm Basic Networking Q&A Jupiter Branch Hands-on. (60 min.) Intermediate Limit 10. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 11, 2:30 pm Prerequisite: PowerPoint - Basic. Computer Keyboard & Thu, Oct 18, 10:30 am Wellington Branch Hands-on. (60 min.-2 hr.) Typing - Basic Lantana Road Branch Thu, Oct 25, 10:00 am Hands-on. (60 min.) Mon, Oct 22, 10:00 am Lantana Road Branch Lantana Road Branch Mon, Oct 01, 10:00 am Lantana Road Branch Email Word Processing Basic Intermediate Basic Prerequisite: Word Processing - Basic. Hands-on. (60 min.-2 hr.) Hands-on. (60 min.-2 hr.) Wed, Oct 03, 2:30 pm Hands-on. Wed, Oct 10, 11:00 am (60 min.-2 hr.) Preregister. Okeechobee Boulevard Jupiter Branch Wed, Oct 10, 9:00 am Thu, Oct 11, 10:00 am Branch Intermediate Royal Palm Beach Branch Lantana Road Branch Mon, Oct 15, 2:00 pm Hands-on. Email account Wed, Oct 10, 10:00 am Wed, Oct 17, 9:00 am Royal Palm Beach Branch required. (60 min.-2 hr.) Lantana Road Branch Royal Palm Beach Branch Wed, Oct 17, 2:30 pm Thu, Oct 25, 10:00 am Wed, Oct 10, 2:00 pm Wed, Oct 17, 2:30 pm Greenacres Branch Greenacres Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Jupiter Branch Branch Advanced Wed, Oct 31, 10:00 am Prerequisite: Word Processing - Excel Greenacres Branch Intermediate. Hands-on. Basic Intermediate Hands-on. (60 min.) Prerequisite: Excel - Basic. (60 min.-2 hr.) Wed, Oct 03, 2:00 pm Hands-on. (60-90 min.) Wed, Oct 24, 2:30 pm Okeechobee Boulevard Mon, Oct 29, 10:00 am Jupiter Branch Branch Tue, Oct 30, 6:30 pm Mon, Oct 15, 10:00 am Lantana Road Branch Tue, Oct 16, 6:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Thu, Oct 18, 6:30 pm Wellington Branch

22 Adults SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Wed, Oct 03, 10:00 am Miscellaneous Lantana Road Branch Wed, Oct 03, 10:00 am Mobile Classes Files - Basic Greenacres Branch Bring your own fully charged device. Hands-on. (60 min.-2 hr.) You will also need to know your account Résumé - Basic Mon, Oct 22, 6:00 pm and password information. Hands-on. (60 min.) Jupiter Branch For beginners. Tue, Oct 23, 2:00 pm Image Editing - Basic Okeechobee Boulevard Android - Basic Hands-on. (90 min.) Branch Thu, Oct 04, 9:00 am Tue, Oct 23, 2:30 pm West Boynton Branch Wellington Branch Search Tools (60 min.) Internet - Basic Thu, Oct 11, 10:00 am iPad - Basic Hands-on. (60-90 min.) Greenacres Branch Thu, Oct 18, 9:00 am Tue, Oct 16, 8:30 am West Boynton Branch Okeechobee Boulevard Branch iPhone - Basic Thu, Oct 25, 9:00 am Mousing - Basic Introduction West Boynton Branch Hands-on. (60 min.) Hands-on. (60 min.) Tue, Oct 02, 8:30 am Mon, Oct 01, 6:00 pm Tue, Oct 30, 2:30 pm (Part 1) Okeechobee Boulevard Jupiter Branch Thu, Nov 01, 2:30 pm (Part 2) Branch Mon, Oct 29, 2:00 pm Jupiter Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch

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E-Books (Hands-on) Axis 360 Bring your device and your Access and download Foundation Grants LearningExpress ® ® account information for e-books and audiobooks to Individuals Online Prepare for the ACT , SAT , ® ® assistance. (30 min.-2 hr.) from Axis 360. (60 min.) Resource AP , GED , TASC and more Wed, Oct 03, 11:00 am Wed, Oct 10, 10:30 am Searchable online resource using interactive exams, Okeechobee Boulevard Gardens Branch devoted to foundations career and résumé tips, Branch Tue, Oct 16, 2:00 pm that provide funding for computer tutorials and study Mon, Oct 22, 2:30 pm (Kindle) Okeechobee Boulevard individuals, including guides. Limit 10. (60 min.) Greenacres Branch Branch educational, arts and cultural Tue, Oct 23, 6:00 pm Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm Thu, Oct 18, 10:00 am support. Limit 10. (60 min.) Lantana Road Branch Belle Glade Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch Sat, Oct 20, 3:00 pm Mon, Oct 29, 2:30 pm Lantana Road Branch hoopla: Movies, TV Shows, (iPad; Android) ABCmouse.com® Music & Audiobooks Greenacres Branch Access this interactive Discover hoopla, a digital step-by-step learning path media service available Introduction to Lynda.com for children ages 2-6 for anywhere you have an Self-paced video tutorials free with your library card. internet connection. for Microsoft Office, video (60 min.) Free with a library card. and sound editing, business, Tue, Oct 16, 11:00 am (60 min.) computer programming and Belle Glade Branch Wed, Oct 24, 1:30 pm more. Bring your library card. Gardens Branch (60 min.) Creolophony Month: RB Digital Thu, Oct 04, 10:30 am Mini-Language Session Gardens Branch Discover a simple and Stream and download Limit 7. engaging way to learn items from the Library’s Sat, Oct 06, 10:30 am Haitian Creole. digital collection of books, Lantana Road Branch Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.) audiobooks, music, Fri, Oct 19, 11:00 am magazines, and videos. Tutor.com Belle Glade Branch Thu, Oct 25, 2:00 pm Free online tutoring in math, Hagen Ranch Road Branch science and English, plus job search and résumé writing. Limit 7. (60 min.) Sat, Oct 06, 12:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Adults 23 Memory Writing For Memoirs: Bits & Pieces of Grandparents Your Life ' Learn techniques for writing Turn writing into a fun experience Writer s family stories and memories. with facilitator Marjorie Most. Facilitated by Suzana Sagy Group meets independently in Macario, author of “Enter the library on Tue, Oct 23, Through the Exit Door.” 1:30 pm. (90 min.) Preregister. Corner (90 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 09, 1:30 pm Tue, Oct 02, 2:00 pm Gardens Branch Glades Road Branch Writers’ Workshop Limit 15. Sign up for this four-session Wed, Oct 10, 2:00 pm Lantana Road Branch course facilitated by award- winning poet, Stacie M. Kiner. Writers’ Critique Workshop Limit 10. (90 min.) Preregister, Share, offer and accept beginning Mon, Oct 01. constructive criticism Wed, Oct 10, 17, 24 & 31, 4:00 pm to improve your fiction, Hagen Ranch Road Branch nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Write! Read! Critique! (2 hr.) Preregister. Are you an aspiring writer looking Thu, Oct 04, 6:30 pm for constructive feedback? Join Wellington Branch us in this informal round-table discussion where participants Poetry Workshop share and improve their craft. Award-winning poet, Stacie M. (2.5 hr.) Preregister. Kiner, critiques and discusses Fri, Oct 12 & 26, 9:30 am some of the world’s finest Royal Palm Beach Branch contemporary and classic poetry. (75 min.) Tue, Oct 09, 1:30 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch BOOKBOOK-A--A-LIBRARIANLIBRARIAN www.pbclibrary.org/assistancewww.pbclibrary.org/assistance ANY DAY BY APPOINTMENT

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Technology E-Reader Tue, Oct 02, 16, 23 & 30 Wednesdays West Boynton Branch West Boynton Branch Tue, Oct 02, 09, 16 & 23 Thu, Oct 11, 10:30 & 11:00 am Thursdays Gardens Branch Glades Road Branch Book-A-Librarian Tue, Oct 02, 16, 23 & 30, 2:00 pm Belle Glade Branch

Services vary by branch. (30-60 min.) Call or stop by to schedule an appointment. Research Assistance | E-Reader | Technology Training | Genealogy | Health | Email | Microsoft Office

Adults 24 Adults SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Improve Your Small Business Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Bids & Business Learn the step-by-step process of the government contracting certification program (PTAC) for small business owners. (60 min.) Call the SBDC at 954-762-5235 to preregister. Thu, Oct 04, 3:00 pm Gardens Branch Success for Small Business Learn the basics of government subcontracting; the advantages and disadvantages of subcontracting and the opportunities it provides for small businesses. (60 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 11, 3:00 pm Gardens Branch SCORE: Introduction to Business Ownership Find out what it takes to be successful: risks, rewards, obstacles and myths about business ownership, and the legal requirements for launching a business. (2 hr.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 27, 10:30 am Gardens Branch Staff Recommends

GOTHIC FANTASY Part gothic fantasy, part war epic and part romance. “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” by Susanna Clarke This Hugo Award-winning novel traces the journeys of two rival magicians vying to bring magic back to England. Set during the time of the Napoleanic Wars, the book is a richly-layered tale that evokes Austen and Dickens and Careers explores the themes of friendship and isolation, reason Job Search Basics: and madness, and love and loss. How to Find SUSPENSE Employment Online There’s nothing unusual about seeing a new family moving in Learn the secrets of searching employment on your street. Except it’s your house. And you didn’t sell it. sites and databases in this “Our House,” by Louise Candlish interactive presentation. An estranged couple have a modern co-parenting Limit 10. (90 min.) Preregister. arrangement. Each parent spends a few nights a week Wed, Oct 03, 2:00 pm at the prized family home to maintain stability for their Acreage Branch children. This is a story of a failing marriage and the lies told that lead to a devastating and shocking ending. Discover New Opportunities for HORROR Adult Vocational A strange story about family, murder, gypsies, werewolves Training and a whole mess of a town. Sponsored by Palm Beach “Hemlock Grove,” by Brian McGreevy State College TRIO-EOC Post- Secondary Adult Vocational The body of a young girl is found mangled and murdered Programs. (2 hr.) Preregister. in the woods of Hemlock Grove, Pennsylvania, in the Tue, Oct 09, 5:00 pm shadow of the abandoned Godfrey Steel mill. A manhunt Lantana Road Branch ensues — though the authorities aren’t sure if it’s a man they should be looking for.

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TEEN ACTIVITIES Tuesdays Live Homework Help: Tutor.com Grades K-12. (30 min.) Call to make an appointment. 3:30 pm Belle Glade Branch

Mon, Oct 01 Sat, Oct 06 Drum Line Showcase Teen Anime/Book Swap The talented young men and women Watch anime with your friends, from Inlet Grove High School showcase talk about your favorite manga, their skills. (60 min.) Preregister. and discover new ones. Bring your 5:00 pm unwanted manga or anime and swap Lantana Road Branch for someone else’s. Snacks provided. Ages 13-17. (90 min.) Preregister. 2:30 pm Wed, Oct 03 Lantana Road Branch Open Mic Sing, dance, play an instrument, tell Poetry Writing Workshop a story, read a poem - claim your five Create your own poetry for pleasure Tai Chi minutes of fame! Performances open to and learn how to submit poems to teens and adults. Tailored for a family the Palm Beach Poetry Festival’s Teen Often referred to as “meditation crowd. Refreshments provided. Ages Poetry Contest. Snacks provided. Ages in motion.” Wear comfortable 12 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) 14-18. (60 min.) Preregister. clothes and flat shoes. Preregister. 3:00 pm 5:30 pm Loula V. York Branch Ages 12 & up. Limit 20. Loula V. York Branch (60 min.) Preregister. Teen Anime Club Supernatural Survival Trivia If you like manga, anime, K-Drama, Which team will be the last group K-Pop, J-Pop, or cosplaying, then this Sat, Oct 06, 20 & 27 standing when confronted by the is your chance to meet others just like paranormal? Snacks provided. Ages you. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. 9:00 am 12-17. Limit 25. First come, first served. (60 min.) Preregister. Intermediate Tai Chi (90 min.) 3:00 pm Tai chi experience required. 6:00 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch Wellington Branch 10:15 am Tai Chi for Beginners Sun, Oct 07 Royal Palm Beach Branch Colorful Craft From Panama Design a bright, animal mola art piece based on the traditional fabric creations of the Kuna Indians from Panama. Grades 4 & up. (90 min.) Preregister. 1:00 pm Lantana Road Branch

26 Teens SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Sat, Oct 13 Tue, Oct 16 Young Artists: Impasto Art STEM: Coding Basics Have fun and learn a new technique, Create, play and learn simple coding Wizards,Wizards, creating a painting with texture. Use through hands-on activities and thick layers of colorful paint to add games. Grades 5-12. Limit 10. (60 min.) depth and dimension to your work of Preregister. art. Grades 6-12. (2 hr.) Preregister. 4:00 pm WitchesWitches 10:30 am Belle Glade Branch West Boca Branch Anime STEM: Coding Basics If you like manga, anime, K-Drama, && Learn concepts of control, logic and K-Pop, J-Pop, or cosplaying, then this programming with fun games and is your chance to meet others just like activities. Ages 10-14. Limit 12. (45 min.) you. Snacks provided. Ages 12 & up. Preregister. (2 hr.) 11:00 am 6:30 pm MugglesMuggles Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Acreage Branch Sun, Oct 14 Fri, Oct 19 Sensory Friendly Browsing Hours Creolophony Month: Special library hours designed Mini-Language Session Harry Potter Escape Room to provide a quieter and calmer Discover a simple and engaging way to Dumbledore’s Army needs you! environment for special needs children learn Haitian Creole. Ages 12 & up. Solve riddles and reveal mysteries and teens and their families. Ages 0-17. (2 hr.) Preregister. to help conquer the Dark Lord. Space is limited. (2 hr.) Preregister. 11:00 am Snacks provided. Ages 12 & 10:00 am Belle Glade Branch up. Space is limited. (45 min.) Lantana Road Branch Preregister. Loxahatchee Rocks With Rock Art! Tue, Oct 16, 5:30 pm Show your neighborhood pride and Royal Palm Beach Branch Mon, Oct 15 create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals, books Adulting 101: Driver’s Ed and more! Ages 6 & up. Space is limited. Fantastic Beasts & Preparing to get your driver’s license? (60 min.) How to Make Them Learn about driving-tests.org and 3:30 pm Can’t get enough of the magical participate in practice test trivia. Acreage Branch world of Harry Potter? Learn Winners receive a brand new [toy] car! how to make some of Newt Grades 9-12. (60 min.) Preregister. Scamander’s favorite creatures. 5:30 pm Ages 14 & up. Space is limited. Jupiter Branch Sat, Oct 20 (60 min.) Preregister. Book Chat: “Goodbye Days,” Thu, Oct 18, 3:00 pm by Jeff Zentner Jupiter Branch Copies available in the teen section and online. Pizza provided. Grades 5-12. (60 min.) Preregister. Harry Potter Book Bingo 2:00 pm Have fun and win prizes, while Belle Glade Branch playing bingo with a twist! Snacks provided. Ages 9-17. (60 min.) Poetry Writing Workshop Preregister. Create your own poetry for pleasure Wed, Oct 24, 5:00 pm www.driving-tests.org and learn how to submit poems to Gardens Branch the Palm Beach Poetry Festival’s Teen Poetry Contest. Snacks provided. Ages Sponsored by the Friends of the 14-18. (60 min.) Preregister. Palm Beach County Library System. 3:00 pm Loula V. York Branch

Teens 27 Wed, Oct 24 Oct 07-13 Creative Journaling Teen read week™ Learn basic bullet journaling techniques for your personal journal or calendar. Materials provided. Ages 12-17. Space “It’s Written in the Stars ... READ.” is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. “It’s Written in the Stars ... READ.” 6:00 pm Discuss your favorite teen books, Glades Road Branch enjoy activities and snacks. Choose a giveaway that’s yours Teen Trivia to keep! (60 - 90 min.) Preregister. Show off your knowledge of topics from Grades 5-12. cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom Tue, Oct 09, 4:00 pm to physics! Team up with friends and Belle Glade Branch battle to be the best! Snacks provided. Ages 12 & up. (2 hr.) Ages 12-17. 6:30 pm Tue, Oct 09, 4:00 pm Acreage Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch

Ages 12 & up. Mon, Oct 29 Tue, Oct 09, 6:30 pm Acreage Branch Pokémon Club Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and Ages 12-18. get ready to battle, trade and make new Wed, Oct 10, 5:30 pm Sponsored by the Friends of the friends. All ages. (60 min.) Loula V. York Branch Palm Beach County Library System. 5:30 pm Jupiter Branch Tue, Oct 30 Community Service A Night at the Movies * Students can earn community service hours by participating “Coco.” ©Walt Disney Pictures. in these activities. (109 min.) A family-friendly viewing. Refreshments provided. Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. Preregister. PG *Reading Buddies *Teen Advisory Board 5:30 pm Assist children in grades K-5 (TAB) Jupiter Branch with reading skills. Grades 6 & Plan and develop future events, up. (45 min.) brainstorm new ideas and areas A Gallifreyan Gathering Tue, Oct 02, 09, 16 & 23, 4:30 pm of interest. Snacks provided. Calling all Dr. Who fans! Celebrate the Gardens Branch Ages 12 & up. (60 min.) new season with trivia, games, food Thu, Oct 25, 5:00 pm and more. Snacks provided. Ages 10 & Lend a Helping Hand Gardens Branch up. (75 min.) Preregister. Learn about various volunteer 5:30 pm opportunities right here in West Boynton Branch our own backyard. Make a special craft which will be donated to two local non-profit Wed, Oct 31 organizations. Ages 9-17. Day of the Dead (60 min.) Practice the traditional art of painting Mon, Oct 15, 6:00 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch your own calavera, or ceramic skull. Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. *Teen Advisory Council 4:30 pm (TAC) Jupiter Branch Plan and develop future events, brainstorm new ideas and areas of interest. Snacks provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ages 12-17. (60 min.) Palm Beach County Library System. Sat, Oct 20, 10:00 am Glades Road Branch 28 Teens Children's Clubhouse

KIDS ACTIVITIES READING BUDDIES Mon, Oct 01 After-School Read In! Each week features leveled books and fun literacy Children in grades K-5 work with a games to engage reluctant readers and improve reading teen to improve their reading skills. comprehension. Snacks provided. Grades 2 & up. Space is limited. (45 min.) Preregister. (45 min.) Preregister. 3:30 pm Belle Glade Branch Tue, Oct 02, 09, 16 & 23, 4:30 pm Gardens Branch Scooby Doo Mystery Mania Follow the clues and solve the case just like Scooby Doo and Applications available at the children’s the gang. Games, puzzles and more! Ages 5-11. (60 min.) services desk. No Reading Buddies on Preregister. Wed, Oct 31. Space is limited. (45 min.) 3:30 pm Preregister. West Boynton Branch Wed, Oct 03, 10, 17 & 24, 4:45 pm West Boynton Branch Drum Line Showcase The talented young men and women from Inlet Grove High Space is limited. (45 min.) Call to make School showcase their skills. (60 min.) Preregister. an appointment. 5:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Sat, Oct 06 & 20, 12:00 pm Belle Glade Branch Wed, Oct 03 (60 min.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 06 & 13, 2:00 pm Tween Advisory Club Loula V. York Branch Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Ages 10-12. Limit 10. First come, first served. (30 min.) 2:30 pm Wellington Branch Sat, Oct 06 Moon Sand Create your own batch of moon sand and stay for open- ended play. Dress for a mess. Ages 5-12. Limit 50. First come, first served. (45 min.) 2:00 pm Wellington Branch

SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Kids 29 Magic Nuudles® Sculpting Tue, Oct 09 Sculpt with these biodegradable Life Skills Spanish Club for Niños! crafting Nuudles. Magic Nuudles® Packed with songs, rhymes, jokes and stick to each other with a little bit of for Success tongue twisters. For any level Spanish, water - too much and they dissolve. native to novice. Ages 6 & up. (60 Ages 5 & up. Limit 16. First come, first Dr. Klarich from the PBC Sheriff’s min.) Preregister. served. Office reinforces positive concepts, 3:30 pm (45 min.) goal setting and conflict resolution West Boynton Branch 3:30 pm through games, stories and songs West Boca Branch in this five session series. Wed, Oct 10 Lend a Helping Hand Session 1: Goal Setting. Learn about local volunteer Session 2: Decision Making. Tween Advisory Club opportunities and make a special craft Session 3: Managing Emotions. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of which will be donated to two local Session 4: Bonding and activities you want. Ages 10-12. Limit non-profit organizations. Ages 9-17. Relationships. 10. First come, first served. (30 min.) (60 min.) Preregister. Session 5: Communication. 2:30 pm 6:00 pm Wellington Branch Royal Palm Beach Branch Ages 5-10. (45 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 02, 09, 16 & 23, 4:00 pm Fascinating Fossils Royal Palm Beach Branch Learn about the prehistoric predators Tue, Oct 16 on National Fossil Day and create Ages 5-13. Limit 25. (45 min.) your own. Ages 5-10. (45 min.) Anime Preregister. Preregister. If you like manga, anime, K-Drama, Wed, Oct 03, 10, 17 & 24, 4:00 pm 4:00 pm K-Pop, J-Pop, or cosplaying, then this Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Glades Road Branch is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks provided. Ages 12 & up. Ages 5-12. Limit 25. First come, (2 hr.) first served. (45 min.) Thu, Oct 11 6:30 pm 10/04: Conflict Resolution. Acreage Branch 10/11: Drug Awareness. Fire Safety Month Thu, Oct 04 & 11, 2:30 pm Learn about fire safety and see a Wellington Branch PBC Fire Rescue truck, if there is no Wed, Oct 17 emergency. Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) Session 2. Ages 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister. Playdough Club Preregister. 10:00 am Ages 5-10. Space is limited. (60 min.) Fri, Oct 05, 3:15 pm Belle Glade Branch Preregister. Gardens Branch 3:30 pm Lantana Road Branch Sun, Oct 14 Where in the World Is Ms. Ellen? Sensory Friendly Browsing Hours Children and their parents are invited Special library hours designed to an interactive imaginative traveling to provide a quieter and calmer experience. Snacks provided. All ages. environment for special needs (60 min.) Preregister. children and teens and their families. 5:30 pm Ages 0-17. Space is limited. (2 hr.) Loula V. York Branch Preregister. 10:00 am Lantana Road Branch Thu, Oct 18

Cookie Book Club Mon, Oct 15 What’s scarier than math? Grab a After-School Read In! copy of the book, “7 x 9 = Trouble,” by Each week features leveled books and Claudia Mills. Read it. Eat cookies and fun literacy games to engage reluctant share your thoughts about the book. readers and improve reading Ages 8-12. (60 min.) comprehension. Snacks provided. 4:00 pm Grades 2 & up. Space is limited. Acreage Branch (45 min.) Preregister. 3:30 pm Belle Glade Branch 3030 Kids Kids Fri, Oct 19

The Fire Trucks Are Here! Learn about fire safety and MoviesMovies see a PBC Fire Rescue truck, if there is no emergency. Ages 0-5. (45 min.) Preregister. for Kids forRefreshments Kids provided. 10:00 am Royal Palm Beach Branch

Sat, Oct 20 Kids’ Yoga Bring a mat or towel to practice some poses with your child as we read a story. Ages 3-6. (45 min.) 10:15 am Belle Glade Branch

Mon, Oct 22 Early Man Coco ©Lions Gate Films, Inc. ©Walt Disney Pictures. After-School Read In! (89 min.) Popcorn provided. (109 min.) PG Movie Licensing USA A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. • Tim Swank, President Each week features leveled Ages 5-12. First come, Make a colorful family tree. books and fun literacy first served. PG Popcorn provided. All ages. games to engage reluctant Fri, Oct 05, 2:30 pm readers and improve reading Wellington Branch Fri, Oct 05, 3:30 pm comprehension. Snacks Acreage Branch provided. Grades 2 & up. Make a Mexican paper Space is limited. (45 min.) banner to take home and Preregister. enjoy hot cocoa. Ages 8 & up. 3:30 pm LEGO DC Super Heroes: Aquaman (2 hr.) Preregister. Belle Glade Branch Mon, Oct 29, 4:30 pm Rage of Atlantis Royal Palm Beach Branch Movie Licensing• Tim Swank, President USA A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. ©Warner Bros. (77 min.) Tue, Oct 23 Enjoy a movie and building A family-friendly viewing. with friends. Ages 5 & up. Refreshments provided. Squish It! Preregister. Not rated. Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. Make your own stress balls Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm Preregister. using a variety of materials. West Boynton Branch Tue, Oct 30, 5:30 pm Ages 6-12. Space is limited. Jupiter Branch (60 min.) Preregister.

Movie Licensing USA A Division of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. 3:30 pm • Tim Swank, President Lantana Road Branch More movies listed in Halloween. Cardboard Car Drive-In Transform cardboard boxes into cool, kid-friendly cars and park in front of the Skype With Author & Illustrator Fred Koehler big screen to watch the Camp in with author and illustrator of “Flashlight Night” show! Ages 4-7. (45 min.) Preregister. and “Super Jumbo.” Bring questions. S’mores and hot cocoa 6:30 pm served. Ages 6-12. Space is limited. (60 min.) Greenacres Branch Tue, Oct 23, 6:30 pm Tequesta Branch

31 Kids SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM. Kids 31 A Visit From Daggerwing Nature Center Meet an owl and learn about its habitats. Ages 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. Tue, Oct 09, 3:30 pm Glades Road Branch

A Visit From Green Cay: Backyard Birds Learn how to identify birds. Craft included. Ages 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister. Fri, Oct 19, 10:30 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch

Animal Reading Friends Practice reading with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read to them. Space is limited.

Create a log to track your reading at home. Grades K-5. First come, first served. Sign in for a 15-minute slot. Ages 5-10. (2 hr.) (60 min.) Preregister. Tuesdays, 3:00 pm Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am Acreage Branch Greenacres Branch

Grades K-3. (2 hr.) Preregister. Ages 6-12. (2 hr.) Preregister. Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am Wed, Oct 17 & 31, 4:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Sat, Oct 20, 10:00 am Hagen Ranch Road Branch

® Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) Enjoy a movie and building Ages 6-11. (45 min.) Tue, Oct 02, 4:00 pm with friends. Ages 5 & up. Preregister. Belle Glade Branch Preregister. Not rated. Thu, Oct 25, 4:00 pm LEGO Sat, Oct 13, 2:00 pm Royal Palm Beach Branch Ages 5-12. (45 min.) West Boynton Branch BRICKS Preregister. LEGO® DUPLO® blocks, Thu, Oct 11 & 25, 4:00 pm Ages 6-10. Space is limited. wooden blocks, and Bristle Hagen Ranch Road Branch (60 min.) Preregister. Blocks®. Ages 3-6. (30 min.) Sat, Oct 20, 2:00 pm Preregister. Ages 5-12. (90 min.) Tequesta Branch Fri, Oct 26, 11:00 am Fri, Oct 12, 3:30 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch Acreage Branch All ages. (60 min.) Preregister. Jumbo blocks available. Ages Sat, Oct 20, 3:00 pm & MORE ... 1-10. (60 min.) Preregister. Jupiter Branch Sat, Oct 13, 10:30 am Gardens Branch Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. 32 Kids Sat, Oct 27 Mon, Oct 29 Wed, Oct 31

Family Genealogy After-School Read In! Day of the Dead Celebrate Family History Month by Each week features leveled books and Practice the traditional art of painting working on your family tree with fun literacy games to engage reluctant your own calavera, or ceramic skull. Ancestry. Ages 5 & up. (90 min.) readers and improve reading Ages 7 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) Preregister. comprehension. Snacks provided. Preregister. 10:30 am Grades 2 & up. Space is limited. 4:30 pm West Boca Branch (45 min.) Preregister. Jupiter Branch 3:30 pm Belle Glade Branch Need help science | Technology | Engineering |Math with STEM Homework? After-School/Crazy 8s Math Club® National Train Your Brain Day Each week features math games, Stimulate your mind with fun brain music and fun activities that build teasers, puzzles and challenges! Homework Club from previous weeks. Ages 7 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. Quiet space to study. Mon, Oct 15, 4:30 pm Ages 5-12. First come, first Grades K-5. (60 min.) Preregister. Royal Palm Beach Branch served. (2 hr.) Tue, Oct 02 & 09, 3:30 pm Mon, Oct 01, 2:00 pm Lantana Road Branch Wellington Branch Tech Thursday: Help Harry! Grades 3-5. Space is limited. (60 min.) We’re going to see how we can help Wednesdays, 3:30 pm Harry by building him a perch. Ages Homework Help Belle Glade Branch 5-12. (45 min.) Preregister. One-on-one assistance. Thu, Oct 18, 4:00 pm Grades K-5. First come, first Hallow-STEM Hagen Ranch Road Branch served. (60 min.) Four weeks. Four projects. All Mon, Oct 01, 15, 22 & 29 Halloween. Ages 6-12. Space is 3:00 pm Gardens Branch limited. (50 min.) Preregister. Coding With 10/03: Magic Potions Density Tower. Tech Toys Live Homework Help 10/10: Candy Pumpkin Learn concepts of control, logic and Learn about free online Structures. programming with fun games and tutoring. Grades K-12. 10/17: Skeleton Anatomy. activities. (30 min.) Call to make an 10/24: Slimey Brain Surgery. appointment. Circuits Snap Circuits® Arcade. Wed, Oct 03, 10, 17 & 24, 3:30 pm Tuesdays, 3:30 pm Ages 8 & up. Limit 20. First come, Belle Glade Branch Tequesta Branch irst served. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 11, 3:30 pm Plastic Egg Parachutes West Boca Branch Construct a parachute for your plastic egg’s safe landing! Ages Coding Basics. Ages 10-14. 5-12. Limit 50. First come, first Limit 12.(45 min.) Preregister. served. (45 min.) Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am Wed, Oct 10, 3:00 pm Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Wellington Branch Bee-Bot®. Ages 5 & up. Limit 16. First come, first served. (60 min.) Scratch® Programming Tue, Oct 23, 3:30 pm Ages 8-12. Limit 10. First come, first West Boca Branch served. (45 min.) Sat, Oct 13, 3:00 pm Circuits Snap Circuits® Arcade. Wellington Branch Grades K-5. (45 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 25, 10:30 am Okeechobee Boulevard Branch

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Kid’s Arts & Crafts traditional fabric creations October Crafternoon Art a la Carte Watercolor Web Art of the Kuna Indians from Ages 4-9. (45 min.) All ages. Space is limited. Ages 5-12. Limit 25. First Panama. Grades 4 & up. Preregister. (45 min.) Preregister. come, first served. (45 min.) (90 min.) Preregister. Thu, Oct 18, 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 23, 4:00 pm Tue, Oct 02, 3:00 pm Sun, Oct 07, 1:00 pm Glades Road Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch Wellington Branch Lantana Road Branch Toddler Art Little Artists: Drop-In Coloring Club: Craft Night! Dress to get messy. Ages 1-3. Ink & Watercolor Under the Sea Ages 8 & up. (60 min.) (30 min.) Preregister. Ages 7 & up. First come, first All ages. (60 min.) Thu, Oct 11, 7:00 pm Fri, Oct 19, 2:00 pm served. (60 min.) Tue, Oct 02, 4:00 pm Acreage Branch Gardens Branch Thu, Oct 25, 3:30 pm Hagen Ranch Road Branch West Boca Branch Pop Up! Arts & Crafts Afternoon Crafts Art Lab: All ages. (60 min.) Stop by the story time room. Autumn Paper Plate Dinosaurs Sat, Oct 13 & 27, 2:30 pm Ages 3-9. (60 min.) Ages 4-8. (60 min.) Squish, knead, mold, paint Belle Glade Branch Fri, Oct 19, 2:30 pm Thu, Oct 25, 3:30 pm and create! Dress to get West Boca Branch Acreage Branch messy. Ages 3-6. (45 min.) Autumn Scratch Art Sat, Oct 06, 10:15 am Ages 6-11. (45 min.) Loxahatchee Rocks Belle Glade Branch Preregister. With Rock Art! Wed, Oct 17, 3:15 pm Ages 6 & up. Space is limited. Colorful Craft From Gardens Branch (60 min.) Panama Fri, Oct 19, 3:30 pm Design an animal mola Acreage Branch art piece based on the Norton Museum of Art

Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and Each activityMini highlights a selected Book book and artwork in collaboration+ Art with the Norton get ready to battle, trade Museum of Art. Made possible through the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation. Ages and make new friends. 6-8. Space is limited. (90 min.) Preregister. Este taller se enfocará en un libro y una obra de arte en colaboración con el Norton Snacks provided. Ages 7 & Museum of Art y es posible gracias a la generosidad del Diane y Bruce Halle up. (60 min.) Preregister. Foundation. Edades 6-8. Cupo limitado. (90 min.) Se requiere registrarse. Sat, Oct 06, 2:00 pm Belle Glade Branch Tue, Oct 02, 3:30 pm Snacks provided. Ages 7 & “Strega Nona: an Old Tale,” by Tomie de up. (90 min.) Preregister. Paola + “Capriccio With Monuments of Wed, Oct 10, 4:30 pm Rome,” by Giovanni Panini Gardens Branch

Martes, 02 de octubre, 3:30 pm Ages 5-12. (90 min.) Tue, Oct 23, 6:30 pm “Strega Nona: un cuento tradicional” Acreage Branch de Tomie de Paola + “Capriccio With Monuments of Rome” de Giovanni Panini All ages. (60 min.) Mon, Oct 29, 5:30 pm Gardens Branch Jupiter Branch

34 Kids Themedstory stories, songs times and creative activities. Preregister. PLAY Ages 1-3. (45 min.) Bilingual Family Story Time Tue, Oct 02, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 am Hora de cuentos bilingües A session of social playtime Loula V. York Branch All ages. (45 min.) for the little ones. Todas las edades. (45 min.) Hooray for Hats! Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am Ages 3-5. (45 min.) Sábado, 13 de octubre, 11:00 am Fri, Oct 05, 10:15 am Belle Glade Branch Jupiter Branch Baby Play Date Ages 2-7. (45 min.) Musical Toddlers & Tykes Ages 3-12 mos. (30 min.) Sat, Oct 06, 13 & 20, 11:00 am Ages 0-4. (30 min.) Mon, Oct 01, 15, 22 & 29 Loula V. York Branch Mon, Oct 15, 3:30 pm 10:00 am Acreage Branch Belle Glade Branch Beary Good Stories PJ Story Time: Pumpkins & Fall Ages 2-6. First come, first served. Boogie Woogie Time (45 min.) Wear a costume or pajamas. Paint Ages 3-5. (45 min.) Preregister. Sun, Oct 07, 3:00 pm your own pumpkin to take home. Thu, Oct 04, 18 & 25, 10:00 am Wellington Branch Ages 4-7. (45 min.) Tue, Oct 16, 6:30 pm Loula V. York Branch Are You Curious? George Usually Is. Greenacres Branch Ages 3-9. (45 min.) Stay & Play Tue, Oct 09, 3:30 pm Pajama Story Time: Not-So-Scary Ages 1-5. (30 min.) Preregister. West Boca Branch Put on your jammies! Ages 2-5. Fri, Oct 05, 11:00 am (30 min.) Greenacres Branch Bilingual Music & Movement Wed, Oct 17, 6:00 pm Música y movimiento bilingüe Hagen Ranch Road Branch Wigglecise Ages 2-5. (30 min.) Ages 2-4. (45 min.) Preregister. Edades 2-5. (30 min.) Saturday Toddler Time Ages 1-2. (30 min.) Fri, Oct 12, 11:00 am Fri, Oct 12, 11:00 am Greenacres Branch Viernes, 12 de octubre, 11:00 am Sat, Oct 20, 10:30 am West Boynton Branch West Boca Branch Zumbini: Give a Hoot! Pumpkin Patch Party Dance & Play Together! Ages 3-6. (45 min.) Paint your own pumpkin to take home. Ages 0-3. Space is limited. Fri, Oct 12, 2:30 pm Ages 4 & up. Space is limited. (60 min.) (45 min.) Jupiter Branch Sat, Oct 20, 11:00 am Sat, Oct 20, 10:15 am Tequesta Branch Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Tue, Oct 30, 10:15 am Teasing Isn’t Nice! Sensory Story Time Acreage Branch Special guest, Ms. Dez. Ages 3-6. Specially designed for children with (45 min.) sensory challenges. All ages. (35 min.) Bouncing Babies Fri, Oct 12, 3:15 pm Sat, Oct 20, 11:00 am Ages 3-12 mos. (30 min.) Gardens Branch Greenacres Branch Preregister. (60 min.) (45 min.) Mon, Oct 22, 10:30 am Sat, Oct 20, 2:00 pm Sat, Oct 27, 11:00 am West Boca Branch Hagen Ranch Road Branch Glades Road Branch Playful Toddlers Books & Kids! Bilingual Story Time Stories & Songs for You! & Tykes ¡Cuentos y canciones para ti! ¡Libros y niños! Ages 0-4. (30 min.) Ages 2 & up. (45 min.) Hora de cuentos bilingüe Ages 2-5. (40 min.) Mon, Oct 22, 3:30 pm Edades 2 en adelante. (45 min.) Acreage Branch Se requiere registrarse. Edades 2-5. (40 min.) Sat, Oct 13, 11:00 am Se requiere registrarse. Sábado, 13 de octubre,11:00 am Sat, Oct 27, 10:30 am Royal Palm Beach Branch Sábado, 27 de octubre,10:30 am Royal Palm Beach Branch Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Kids Kids 3535 Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System Non - Profit Organization 3650 Summit Boulevard U.S. Postage West Palm Beach, FL 33406 PAID West Palm Beach Florida Permit No. 446

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HELP SUPPOT The Friends of the Library are the proud sponsors of Hispanic Heritage Month. Each month the Friends ACTIITIES K SPANC sponsor more than 200 activities and classes at TA MONT branch locations throughout the County. Their support allows the Library to purchase craft supplies, bring in talented musical performers and purchase equipment used in training. Without their support the Library would not be able to offer many of the musical performances, presentations, craft activities and educational workshops. The Friends funds support items that are not covered by the Library’s budget.

HO CAN YOU HELP BECOME A FIEND. CEATE A MEMOIAL FUND Join online at www.pbclibrary.orgfriends Create a fund in memory of a loved one. and receive a copy of the Happenings maga- For donations in excess of 1,000, zine in your mailbox each month. contact the Library Director at 561-233-2600 to discuss possible DONATE BOOS funding opportunities. Drop your gently used materials off at the Library. SPONSO A POGAM Become a sponsor of one of our existing PUCHASE ITEMS series such as Writer’s LIVE! or the Browse the Friends Book Shelves at your local Summer Reading Program. Email branch or attend the Friends Annual Book IMCpbclibrary.org with questions. Sale to buy donated material. TELL A FIEND OLUNTEE Tell others about the Friends of the Volunteer to assist with membership drives, Library and how their support helps the public relations, securing sponsors, assisting Library. with the Annual Book Sale or becoming a Board Member. OIN TODAY ADD TO THE COLLECTION .pbclibrary.orgriends Make a donation to add material to the The mission of the Friends of the Library’s collection in recognition of a special Palm Beach County Public Library Mary Ellen Beck celebration or anniversary. You can select the System is to promote enhanced Jane Blevins branch and subject matter – Library staff will library services, provide financial Douglas Crane (ex officio) make the final selection of material. assistance for special events, and Erasmo B. Haibi advocate for library needs. Nicole Hughes (Staff Liaison) Connie Kist I Carolyn Kruger Alice Chambers, President Danese Sloan-Kendall Marc I. Bressman, Vice President Joyce Smith Anne Bressman, Secretary Michael Smith Robert Chambers, Treasurer Kids 36 Friends is a 501(c)3 organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.